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Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in relation to an assault and attempted robbery that occurred in Halifax last month.

On December 22, 2023, at approximately 8:10 a.m. officers responded to a report of an assault that occurred outside of a residence on Harvard Street. A homeowner observed an unknown person in their vehicle. The suspect struck the homeowner with a hammer when they confronted him. The suspect threatened the owner and attempted to steal the vehicle before fleeing the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’5” to 5’6” tall, wearing a dark-coloured jacket, jeans and a fabric face mask.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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January 3, 2024, Windsor, Nova Scotia… West Hants RCMP Detachment is requesting public assistance to locate John Allan Russell Warner of Windsor.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of John Allan Russell Warner, 44, of Windsor, in relation to breaches of conditions of his parole.

Warner  is described as 5-foot-8, 225 lbs. He has dark brown hair and green eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Warner, however are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who sees John Allan Russell Warner or knows where he may be is asked to contact West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2023-1901376

On 2024-01-02, Cumberland District RCMP received a complaint that a 5500 Series Dodge was stolen on 2024-01-02 at approximately 1200 am from C E Harrison Ltd on Hwy 2 in Halfway River, NS, along with a goose neck trailer (trailer has been recovered). A small car dropped off a male at the location around midnight. Some tools were taken, as well along with a set of keys. The stolen truck is a Home Hardware flat deck service truck with Harrison’s Home Hardware on the side and is bright yellow in color.

Photos of the stolen truck and the person if interest in this crime are attached. Truck stolen was 2015 Dodge RAM 5500 flat deck NS licence plate PR49962

Anyone with any information about this crime can call Parsborro RCMP at 902 254-2424 or can leave an anonymous tip by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app. Police file 2024 6767 refers.

January 2, 2024, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a home invasion that occurred at a home on St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. in Upper Tantallon.

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion on St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. in Upper Tantallon. RCMP officers learned that two men entered the home and restrained a man and a woman. The suspects then took several items including cash before fleeing the home in a black 2022 Chevrolet Silverado.

The victims were able to free themselves and contact police. The victims were not physically injured and were the only occupants of the home.

The Silverado was located a short time later on Hwy. 103 near exit 2. The vehicle was seized and will be processed by the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Halifax District RCMP members, assisted by the Halifax Regional Police, patrolled the area but the suspects were not located.

The suspects were wearing ski masks and dark coloured hoodies, one man is described as being 6-foot-3 and the other one 5-foot.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2024-416

December 28, 2023, Plymouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia…This Monday, January 1, will mark three years since Zachery Lefave disappeared.

On January 1, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., 21-year-old Zachery Lefave, of Hebron, was last seen walking on Hwy. 334 in Plymouth. At the time, he was talking on the phone.

Over the last 3 years, the investigation has involved searches by ground search and rescue teams and RCMP Police Dog Services, including an RCMP cadaver dog team. The investigation is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, with assistance from members of Yarmouth Rural RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP, Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section, Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Meteghan RCMP, Shelburne RCMP and Lunenburg District RCMP.

On August 18, 2023, at the request of the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, Zachery’s case was added to the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Zachery.

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is asked to contact the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at (902) 365-3120 or to remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

December 28, 2023, Shelburne, Nova Scotia… Shelburne RCMP Detachment is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station on Falls Ln. in Shelburne.

On December 26, 2023, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Shelburne RCMP Detachment responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station on Falls Ln. in Shelburne. RCMP officers learned that a man had entered the gas station and demanded money from the cashier while pointing what appeared to be a firearm at them. The man fled the scene on foot heading towards Wrights Rd. The employee was not physically injured during the incident.

The man was wearing a black face mask, black jacket, black pants, and had a brown mustache visible from underneath his mask. Surveillance video shows a white compact sedan, possibly a Hyundai Elantra, traveling south on Water St. It is believed this vehicle may have picked up the man on Wrights Rd.

Anyone who recognizes this man, or who has information on this incident, is asked to contact the Shelburne RCMP Detachment at 902-875-2490. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2023-1890179

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 12:45 p.m. police received a report of gunshots in the area of Mount Edward Road that had occurred earlier in that morning. Officers were able to locate shell casings in the area and it is believed the sots occurred at approximately 2 a.m. No damage was located to any vehicles or residences in the area and there were no reported injuries.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Halifax last week.

On December 22 at approximately 8:10 a.m. officers responded to a report of an assault that occurred outside of a residence on Harvard Street.  A homeowner observed an unknown person in their vehicle. The suspect struck the homeowner with a hammer then they confronted him. The suspect threatened the owner and attempted to steal the vehicle before fleeing the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white man approximately 5’5’ to 5’6’ tall, wearing a dark coloured jacket, jeans and a fabric face mask.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

December 26, 2023, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting that occurred in North Preston.

At approximately 1:09 a.m. December 25, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred on Cain St. in North Preston. Police found a residence and a nearby parked automobile were damaged. Nobody was injured in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division. The investigation has been assisted by Halifax District RCMP, Halifax Regional Police and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Today marks the second anniversary of the murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 21, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to a shooting involving two vehicles that had occurred near the intersection of Windmill Road and Wadell Avenue in Dartmouth. Shots were fired from the suspects at another vehicle hitting a 26-year-old man and Lee’Marion. They were transported to hospital where Lee’Marion died as a result of his injuries and the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Video footage has been a key part of the investigation and has provided that at least two suspects were involved in the homicide and helped investigators identify and locate the vehicle believed to be used by the suspects. The suspects are described as Black men in their 20s-30s who were driving a burgundy Chevrolet Equinox, with tinted windows.

Investigators know there are people who have information that could help solve Lee’Marion’s case. This is a tragic death that deeply affected many in our community. Our investigators believe that even the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

We are asking anyone with information about Lee’Marion’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Lee’Marion’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.